10 Crazy Facts About Bats

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1. Bats can live to be more than 30 years old.

If you were spooked by the bats terrorizing Rio on Zoo, you might be surprised to find out we're not all that different. Not only do they have a lifespan longer than most domestic pets, they're also a lot like us. While many associate bats with vermin and other pests, these flying friends are more closely related to humans than they are to rodents.